Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Manchester Palace Theatre

Why see Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?

Aren't They Fabulous?

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime! Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a sassy and sensational spectacle and a light-hearted look into friendship and forgiveness. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, the stage musical is big and bold and deliciously outrageous. With all the best 70's disco hits, a host of wonderful characters, and spectacular and vivid costumes from a kaleidoscopic dreamscape, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a voluptuous and veritable multi-sensual feast. 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a feel-good extravaganza that has dazzled and delighted audiences all over the world and received a multitude of awards. In its country of origin, it won five Australian Greenroom awards. It won an Olivier Award and the Whatsonstage.com award for 'Best New Musical' in London, a Tony award in the US, 6 Toronto Broadway World awards and a Toronto Theatre Critics award in Canada, and 4 DAPA awards in Italy. Enjoy a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife, and Finally!

What Is The Story?

Drag queens Tick and Adam and their transgender friend Bernadette, accept a gig in Alice Springs for a spectacular Sydney-based show. The three friends hop aboard a run-down old bus, fondly nicknamed Priscilla, and set out on an adventure into the Australian outback. But the jolly jaunt is not without its wobbles, as the trio encounters hospitality, hostility, and their own prejudices, and ultimately becomes a journey into the heart of friendship and family, love and learning, and, undeniably, all things fabulous.

Key Information

Audience

15+

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute interval

Dates

19 - 28 Feb 2026

Reviews

Our review

Wild, Wonderful, Glamerous

Priscilla focuses on both the highs and lows of drag life and somehow manages to be deeply touching in between the crude and camp...

Abigail Slocombe

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Customer reviews

38 reviews, average rating: (4.4 Stars)

Rosa Ashby

Priscilla

Brilliant show. Well worth the money. ... Read more

MRS JOAN MCCALL

BRILLIANT

BEST SHOW I'VE SEEN IN YEARS, ENTERTAINING AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL. COSTUMES AND SPARKLE WARMTH AND PLEASURE. FROM A GROUP OF RETIRED FOLK FROM KENT. ... Read more

Anonymous

treat yourself and splurge for dearer stalls seats

Absolutely amazing...the best show i.ve ever seen. definately choose seats in stalls, we sat on row M and had fab view of everything. splurge and treat yourself cos you'll be glad you did. from the start the show makes you want to get up and dance and this continues until the end. i went with 3 friends and no one had a negative comment. brilliant just brilliant. ... Read more
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